I measured the water temperature near the bed and found it to be 64.7 deg.F tonight. I suspect the temperature may have dropped to the mid 50's range in the time this male has been on the bed.

Would he stay on the bed indefinitely, even if the eggs have been affected by the cooler temperatures...or is there still hope that this spawn will be successful?

I only have a few adult Bass and they were successful last year, but only about two dozen appear to have made it to the 3" inch size since last year. I also stocked some 1" Bass two years ago this June and they are about 6" long now. I realize that this is very slow growth compared to what I have read about here and in the Pond Boss magazine. Would the shorter growing season have this much affect on size?

Thanks